I tried to watch episode 1 of the new series last night but even with the wee recap netflix provided I'm still a bit lost. I must have binge watched all of series three in a day or so whilst on mat leave and it didn't get obsorbed sufficently.

I did the same with the round up. That scene where Frank gets hold of her face must have been hard for RW as its been widely reported the Sean Penn was an abusive arse to her.

I am finding Clare increasingly more one dimensional. Frank has other things going on (Meecham, his relationship with Doug, how he is a bit murdery etc.) but you never see Clare do anything but stride about and plot.

I wondered how on earth the women can wear those high heels all day every day. RW & whoever plays Leanne are always so groomed, RW had some great outfits.

They're always flying or travelling here & there in super zoom time, sometimes it's obvious the events are on the same day. "Get him to the White House" and there he is. In the West Wing people used to get stuck in traffic on DuPont Circle.

The convention scene was a hoot with all the loopiness. Actually there were several parallels with the West Wing, COS being an alcoholic, shooting, not turning the plane around, US deal with China.

Even dp who isn't a fan is liking S4. Noticed Robin Wright has director credits for some episodes. Well done K Spacey for not insisting on hogging the limelight all the time. These series are always more interesting when they're not dependant on one character dominating the screen.

The only thing that's worrying me is I've developed a disturbing fondness for Deep Dark Doug...